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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $39
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $39
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas Market Center
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
Bus Dallas to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Bus Dallas to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration4h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure11:05 AM
Distance212 miles (341 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Dallas to San Marcos Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:05AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$24
Average Ticket Price$42
Minimum Trip Duration4h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h25m
Distance212 miles (341 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Dallas - San Marcos

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Both are convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel to San Marcos. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Dallas to San Marcos is about 4h 25m, although the fastest bus will take 4h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 216 miles (348 km) that separate the two cities.

About 216 miles (348 km) separate Dallas and San Marcos.

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with FlixBus, Greyhound and Megabus. The number of buses from Dallas to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Dallas to San Marcos by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 11:05 AM and ending at 11:55 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Dallas to San Marcos leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at San Marcos Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Dallas to San Marcos is $42. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $38 to $110, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Dallas and San Marcos!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dallas to San Marcos, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to San Marcos will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Dallas to San Marcos.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Dallas by bus?

Bus from San Marcos to Dallas

You can also go to San Marcos by train

Train from Dallas to San Marcos

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